Job Description
Pastoral Mentor
Application Deadline: 3 July 2026
Department: Cadbury Student Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Cadbury College
Compensation: £18,306 - £21,209 / year
We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, and proactive Pastoral Mentor to join our Pastoral team on a term-time only basis working 39 weeks per year.
This role plays a key part in supporting our students to achieve their full potential. We require a driven individual with the coaching ability to mentor and support 16 to 18-year-old students to achieve and develop academically and emotionally. You will act as a trusted point of contact, helping learners build the confidence and resilience they need to improve their attendance, retention, and behaviour. If you are passionate about helping young people overcome personal and educational challenges to ensure excellence in their learner journey, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
As a Pastoral Mentor, you will work closely with learners, curriculum teams, and support services to ensure our students receive the right support at the right time. Your key duties will include:
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Individualised Student Support: Provide tailored pastoral mentoring to individual students and small groups across all curriculum areas, setting clear actions and tracking progress via RAG ratings.
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Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with our Programme Achievement Managers to support ‘at risk’ learners in a range of learning settings.
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Attendance & Engagement Monitoring: Effectively use college MIS systems to identify poor attendance, offering proactive advice and motivating students to take responsibility for their own attendance, including English and maths lessons.
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Academic & Emotional Coaching: Encourage and motivate learners to succeed, helping them develop accountability and resilience.
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Thorough Record Keeping: Complete student/mentor contracts using assessment tools and maintain comprehensive data records of student meetings and outcomes.
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Safeguarding & Welfare: Identify individual learner needs early, promoting positive behaviour and respect, and making formal referrals to safeguarding or specialist services when appropriate.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
- Hold a mentor Qualification or be prepared to train for one
- Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
- Experience of mentoring young learners
- Experience of supporting learners in an educational environment (desirable)
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working to pressure and tight deadlines
Benefits
✅ Top-Tier Salaries – We offer sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around
🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
🚀 Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
💆♀️ Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
🏋 Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
💰 Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles
🛍 Retail & Travel Discounts – Unlock exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
📜 Free Will Writing – We’ve got your back with professional support for your future planning
💉 Free Flu Vaccine – Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you
🧘 Wellbeing Support – Access confidential counselling services and wellness platforms to support your mental and emotional health
🏆 We Celebrate You! – We recognise and appreciate your hard work with awards, recognition events, and celebration days throughout the year.
